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Crypto and Bitcoin Ransom: A Rapidly Growing Trend
Between wild price volatility, the fear of Bitcoin-stealing malware, the risk of having assets left on an exchange that could become a target of hackers, and so much more, crypto investors are stuck looking over their shoulder at every turn. дальше »
2019-1-15 23:00 | |
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$950K Bitcoin ransom paid but US businessman still missing
An American businesses man is still missing even though his family have paid kidnappers a ransom of nearly $950,000 in Bitcoin. William Sean Creighton Kopko, the owner of an online gambling platform, was snatched whilst in Costa Rica during September last year, TVNZ reports. дальше »
2019-1-14 17:27 | |
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Ryuk ransomware earns hackers $3.7M in Bitcoin over 5 months
A squad of cybersecurity firms have tracked a ransomware threat spreading across the internet known as Ryuk, which has collected over 705 BTC in just five months, estimated to be worth the equivalent of $3. дальше »
2019-1-14 14:13 | |
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Billionare’s Wife Kidnappers Demand a 9 Million Euro Monero Ransom
There are numerous correlations between cryptocurrency and criminal activity. This trend has been apparent for years and only seems to grow bolder every quarter. A group of individuals who kidnapped the wife of a wealthy Norwegian now demands a ransom in Monero. дальше »
2019-1-10 13:09 | |
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Kidnappers Demand $9 Million in Monero (XMR) from Norwegian Billionaire
On January 9, 2019, the alleged kidnappers of Anne-Elisabeth Falkevik Hagen, the wife of Norwegian billionaire Tom Hagen, demanded over $9 million in form of Monero (XMR) for her return. Hagen has been missing since October 2018 and the Norwegian police have categorized the disappearance as a kidnapping following the ransom demand. дальше »
2019-1-10 12:00 | |
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Norwegian Kidnappers Demand Ransom In Monero
It is unclear whether Anne-Elisabeth Falkevik Hagen is still alive.
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Kidnappers Ask for 9 Million Euros in Monero [XMR] as Ransom for Norwegian Billionaire’s Wife
Local news outlet Vg. com reported that 68-year-old Anne-Elisabeth, the wife of a Norwegian billionaire went missing from her home at Fjellhamar on October 31. The police suspect that she has been kidnapped after the alleged kidnappers asked for a 9-million-euro ransom. дальше »
2019-1-9 20:58 | |
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Norwegian Kidnappers Demand $10 Million in Monero (XMR) for Millionaire’s Wife
Police in Norway recently revealed that the wife of one of the richest men in the nation had been kidnapped. Furthermore, a ransom has been demanded to ensure her safe return. According to a recent report, the kidnappers are demanding $10 million in Monero to let her go. The Missing Wife About 10 weeks ago, […] дальше »
2019-1-9 20:08 | |
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Kidnappers in Norway demand $10M Monero ransom for millionaire’s wife
Police fear the wife of one of Norwayews outlet VG. Sources have now indicated that a written message was found in the Hagen house, which demanded a $10 million ransom be paid entirely with the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero. дальше »
2019-1-9 14:14 | |
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Kidnappers Demand Crypto Ransom Payments from South African Anti-Crime Group Within 48 Hours
Child kidnappers in South African demanded payment of 5 BTC to release a child who is nine years old. According to reports in the nation, a social-media driven site, which fights crime, recently got an email from kidnappers. дальше »
2019-1-8 20:57 | |
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South African Criminals Demand Bitcoin Ransom
An unknown group of individuals from a crime syndicate have sent an anonymous message to an anti-crime website of the South African Government, demanding 5 BTC as ransom. These individuals allegedly have a 9-year old child in their custody and will only release the child after 5BTC is transferred to them. дальше »
2019-1-8 13:38 | |
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Luas Light Rail System Hacked In Dublin, Results In Bitcoin Ransom From Attackers
Luas Light Rail System Hacked In Dublin, Results in Bitcoin Ransom Most of the hackers that pop up in the crypto industry involve hacking investors’ computer to directly steal Bitcoin. However, a recent hacking in Dublin has taken a slightly different turn. дальше »
2019-1-4 02:05 | |
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Hackers Threaten to Leak Confidential 9/11 Documents Unless Paid in Bitcoin
Cybercriminal group “The Dark Overlord” has threatened to publicly release confidential files related to the 9/11 attacks if their ransom demands are not met, reports Motherboard on January 1, 2019. 9/11 Secrets up for Sale The hacker group tweeted on December 31, 2018, about their successful breach of the confidential database of law firms handling cases related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. дальше »
2019-1-3 00:00 | |
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Hacker Group Threatens to Divulge Secrets About 9/11 Unless Paid Bitcoin Ransom
One hacker group claims it has access to thousands of “secret” documents revealing sensitive data surrounding the 9/11 tragedy. The group warned that it will make the documents public unless a hefty bitcoin ransom is paid. дальше »
2019-1-3 21:20 | |
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Hackers Threaten to release Classified documents on 9/11 attacks If Not Paid Demanded Ransom in Bitcoin
An adversarial threat group known as The Dark Overlord has threatened to release sensitive documents that reveal the truth about the 9/11 incident unless those who are potentially affected pay them an unspecified ransom in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-1-2 15:56 | |
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Hackers Threaten to Dump 9/11 Related Insurance Files If Ransom Not Paid In Bitcoin
A hacker group called The Dark Overlord threatened to release insurance files related to the 9/11 attacks on New Year’s Eve. The group noted that they had received the files after breaching the security of a law firm handling cases related to the Twin Tower terrorist attack. дальше »
2019-1-2 15:29 | |
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[VIDEO] Crypto News Recap Dec 13th: eToro XRP, Opera, Bomb Threat Bitcoin Ransom, SWIFT CEO and More
eToro Crypto Trading App Sends Ripple's Notorious XRP Community an Official Apology eToro Crypto Trading App Sends Ripple's Notorious XRP Community an Official Apology Bitcoin's Second Layer Blockchain Tech, the Lightning Network, Not Ready for Mainstream Use Yet Bitcoin's Second Layer Blockchain Tech, the Lightning Network, Not Ready for Mainstream Use Yet Ripple CTO David […] дальше »
2018-12-14 08:32 | |
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University of Washington Receives Email Bomb Threats Demanding Bitcoin in Ransom Payments
Bomb Threats At Schools And Business All Over The U. S. , Criminals Demand Bitcoin As Ransom As Police Affirms Threats Are Not Credible A series of bomb threats has shocked the United States and the crypto community today. дальше »
2018-12-14 23:49 | |
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SamSam Ransomware hackers that pocketed millions in bitcoin indicted in Atlanta
Over the past few years, SamSam has wreaked havoc on victims spanning the entire globe. SamSam is a type of malware called ransomware that blocks users access to their own networks and computers until is a ransom is paid to the attacker. дальше »
2018-11-30 00:00 | |
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U.S. Government Links Digital Currency-Addresses To Sanctioned Iranians
It’s the first time the U. S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has linked Bitcoin addresses to specific individuals. According to Bloomberg’s article published on November 29, 2018, the Treasury Department mentioned in a statement on Wednesday that the two Iran-based individuals, Mohammad Ghorbaniyan and Ali Khorashadizadeh, were responsible for facilitating ransom payments made in Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-29 20:00 | |
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World’s First Two Bitcoin Addresses Sanctioned by US, But Does it Work?
The United States government has announced sanctions on two bitcoin addresses which they claim belong to two Iranians who, the government says, assisted in exchanging bitcoin ransom payments into Iranian fiat. дальше »
2018-11-29 16:36 | |
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Bitcoin Ransomware: The U.S. Indicts Iranians Over $6 Million Cryptocurrency Cyber-crimes
The U. S. Justice Department recently announced the indictment of two Iranians involved in a high-profile Bitcoin ransomware attack. Iranian Hackers Collect Bitcoin as Ransom According to a report by The Washington Post, the Justice Department of the United States on Wednesday (November 28) announced the indictment of two Iranian nationals involved in cryptocurrency ransomware attacks, […] The post Bitcoin Ransomware: The U. дальше »
2018-11-29 12:16 | |
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A First: U.S. Treasury Makes Bitcoin Addresses Focal Point in Sanctions
For the first time, the U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has traced illicit bitcoin activity to the public addresses of two sanctioned individuals. дальше »
2018-11-29 21:41 | |
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Small Alaskan Town Pays Bitcoin Ransom
One town decided to pay a ransom, after another town in the state decided not to encourage this kind of behavior.
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Alaskan City of Valdez Pays off Bitcoin Ransom After Four Months
Officials from the City of Valdez are in the final phases of recovering information from its servers after four months of it being held by cyber-criminals demanding a bitcoin ransom, KTUU reported on November 18, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-20 00:00 | |
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Amsterdam Threatened: ‘Give Us Bitcoin (BTC)… Or Else’
Terrorists Seek $110,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Ransom Per an exclusive report from NLTimes, a Netherlands-based media outlet for English readers, supposed “terrorists” have emailed a handful of Amsterdam-based businesses, such as local cafes, asking for a ransom to be paid in Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »
2018-11-4 01:41 | |
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Amsterdam Businesses Threatened with Grenades if Bitcoin Ransom Not Paid
Multiple Amsterdam businesses received emails threatening them with hand grenades or shootings if they do not pay €50,000 in bitcoins to the sender, the NLTimes reported on Oct. 31. Bitcoin ‘Terrorists’ Threaten Amsterdam Coffeeshops with Bullets and Grenades Cyber terrorists are targeting Amsterdam, demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of bitcoin from multiple coffee […] The post Amsterdam Businesses Threatened with Grenades if Bitcoin Ransom Not Paid appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-11-3 18:10 | |
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FSIN’s Internal Systems Hacked, Pays $20,000 in Bitcoin as Ransom to Cybercriminals
Database management and insecurity have continued to pose a threat to financial institutions and the cryptospace at large. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), a body committed to the promotion, protection, and implementation of the treaty promises, recently fell victim to hackers and paid $20,000 in bitcoin as ransom, reported CBC news on October 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-27 13:00 | |
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Hackers Extort C$20,000 In Bitcoin From An Indigenous Tribes Organization In Canada
In an outrageous stunt, akin to a TV drama episode, an organization representing indigenous tribes in Canada had to fork out a ransom in bitcoins. This, just so they could get access to their computer systems. дальше »
2018-10-27 07:44 | |
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Hacker Blackmails Apple iCloud, Demanding $175k in Bitcoin for User Data
iCloud Hacker Demands Ransom in Bitcoin A new Apple iCloud hacker demanded almost $175,000 in ransom to be paid in Bitcoin. The hacker filmed himself accessing Apple iCloud accounts and asking for a ransom to be paid in BTC. дальше »
2018-10-22 05:23 | |
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iCloud Hacker Demanded $175,000 Ransom to be Paid in Bitcoin
A hacker who filmed himself accessing Apple iCloud accounts has appeared in a U. K. court. Kerem Albayrak had demanded around $175,000 in ransom be paid in Bitcoin and Apple iTunes vouchers for the non-disclosure of sensitive user data. дальше »
2018-10-20 02:15 | |
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Alleged Hacker Demands $174,000 in Bitcoin as Ransom for Details of 319 million Apple iCloud Users
Apple is under heat as a 21 Turkish IT analyst and founder of Vasinity Digital and Verticle Media hacked its system and threatened to sell the details of 319 million of its users unless he is compensated. дальше »
2018-10-18 22:06 | |
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This Company Is Using Bitcoin to Help Others Pay for Ransomware Attacks
A company based in Norwalk, Connecticut is helping small businesses deal with ransomware attacks by negotiating with cybercriminals to reduce ransom amounts and paying them in bitcoin, a Forbes report from September 17, 2018, showed. дальше »
2018-9-19 21:00 | |
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Small Canadian Town Gives in to Ransomware Hackers, Sends Bitcoin
Ransomware is a malicious form of software that makes a device unusable until the victim pays the hacker a pre-defined ransom. In most cases, those inflicted with such threats find alternative methods to remove the ransomware, rather than give in to the demands of the bad actors. дальше »
2018-9-12 19:38 | |
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Town In Canada Meets Hackers Demands With Bitcoin Ransom
In the Ontario province of Canada, holds the town of Midland which has a population of more than 16,000 people and has recently had its computer systems hacked and infected with ransom malware. The town of Midland has come to conclusion that they are going to meet the hackers wants and pay them (as per their demands) in Bitcoin, in order to get the computer system up and running again. дальше »
2018-9-12 13:00 | |
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CheapAir Held To Bitcoin Ransom
CheapAir, the online travel agency specialising in finding cheap air fares and allowing users to pay in cryptocurrencies has fallen victim of a Bitcoin ransom attack, demanding that the service pay up around $10,000. дальше »
2018-8-29 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin’s New Role In Sex Scams
According to new findings, sextortion scams have made around $500,000. 00 worth of Bitcoin in the past couple of months in a trend that is seeing more and more people fall for fraudulent emails that claim to have video evidence of the victim ‘misbehaving’. дальше »
2018-8-23 21:30 | |
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The Daily: Husbands Blackmailed for Bitcoin, Blockchain This and That
Scammers are threatening to reveal cheating husbands to their wives and asking for bitcoin ransom – check the details in this edition of The Daily. A porn streaming website now rewards its users with tokens, and hair sprays are sold for BTC and BCH. дальше »
2018-8-18 16:05 | |
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PGA Falls Victim to Cryptocurrency Ransomware Attack
Cyber-criminals engaging in cryptocurrency ransomware have found another victim: the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA). Suspected hackers have hijacked the computer servers of the American PGA and demanded a ransom in Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-10 19:16 | |
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PGA Championship Hit with Bitcoin Ransom Attack
Hackers have set their eyes on the PGA Championship’s computer system in the latest cyber heist, demanding a Bitcoin ransom. According to Newsmax, the PGA’s computer system suffered a security breach leaving some files inaccessible unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid. дальше »
2018-8-10 12:00 | |
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Often-Overlooked Features of Blockchain
It was shocking – and offending – when I heard the news of Katlego Marite’s kidnapping and that the kidnappers had demanded ransom in Bitcoin. As Kai Stinchcombe puts it in Ten Years In, Nobody Has Come up With a Use for Blockchain, blockchain has no real use except “currency speculation and illegal transactions”. But […] дальше »
2018-7-25 05:00 | |
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Indian Hospital Data Hit With Ransomware By Hackers; Bitcoin Demanded
Indian Hospital Data Encrypted by Hackers Who Demand Bitcoin Ransom One of India’s most prominent hospitals, which also happens to be located in the wealthiest city of Mumbai is the latest casualty of a ransomware attack. дальше »
2018-7-20 16:51 | |
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Cybercriminals Target Facebook Fans and Demand Bitcoin Ransom
Cybercriminals have recently threatened Facebook users that they will leak their private sensitive videos unless they pay thousands of dollars in Bitcoin. Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting center, is currently aware of the situation. дальше »
2018-7-17 13:28 | |
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Cybercriminals Target Facebook Fans and Demand Bitcoin Ransom
Cybercriminals have recently threatened Facebook users that they will leak their private sensitive videos unless they pay thousands of dollars in Bitcoin. Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting center, is currently aware of the situation. дальше »
2018-7-16 18:15 | |
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